UPSET ALERT! Franklin County Stuns Rival Tullahoma in Nail-Biting Finish, Ties for First in District

TULLAHOMA – In a game where the lead changed hands multiple times and neither team led by more than nine points, the Franklin County Rebelettes made clutch plays down the stretch and capitalized on bonus free throws to upset rival Tullahoma 48-45, securing a share of first place in the district standings.

Franklin County came out firing, jumping to an 18-9 lead after the first quarter, but Tullahoma responded with a dominant second quarter, outscoring the Rebelettes 16-6 to take a 25-24 lead into halftime. From there, it was a battle of momentum swings, with neither team backing down.

Heading into the fourth quarter, Tullahoma clung to a 35-34 advantage, but Franklin County stepped up in the clutch. Key defensive stops and composed free-throw shooting in the closing minutes allowed the Rebelettes to regain control and secure the dramatic three-point victory.

Nakayjah Holman delivered a stellar 21-point performance to lead Franklin County, while Gracen Baggett added 18 crucial points. Baylor Russell knocked down three points, and Aahna Carter and Hannah Campbell each contributed two.

With the win, Franklin County not only stuns their biggest district rival but also forces a tie atop the standings, setting the stage for an intense finish to the regular season. Rebelettes move to 16-12 and 7-2 in District Play. The Game originally scheduled for Friday has been moved to Thursday in the Annual Pink Out Game which raises money for the Multi-County Cancer Support Network. ESPN Radio Winchester will have live coverage starting at 6 PM against Marshall County.